CNA PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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CNA PRACTICE TEST EXAM QUESTIONS

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-Guarantee passing score -48 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: hospital disaster/emergency response plans should all of the following

EXCEPT:

• budget plan for disaster response
• chain of command
• hospitals capacity to receive individuals
• supplies on hand and methods to obtain added supplies

Answer:

chain of command Question 2: what should you do if a patient makes a blatant sexual comment to you?

• counter with sexual remarks of your own
• firmly but politely inform them that these types of comments are unacceptable and will not be

tolerated

• immediately inform your supervisor
• ignore the behavior and continue as usual

Answer:

firmly but politely inform them that these types of comments are unacceptable and will not be tolerated Question 3: which of the following is a good method of communicating with a patient?

• keep the conversation light and questions short
• maintain eye contact, speak slowly using laymen's terms, and try to ask open-ended

questions

• be authoritative, letting the patient know your expertise
• always be positive and reassuring

Answer:

maintain eye contact, speak slowly using laymen's terms, and try to ask open-ended questions Question 4: which of the following is NOT considered personal protective equipment?

• gloves
• gowns or other outer clothing
• hand washing equipment
• masks, face shields, goggles, and glasses

Answer:

hand washing equipment Question 5: how does taking an apical pulse differ from taking a peripheral pulse?

• an apical pulse is taken using the index and middle fingers over the hollow of the wrist
• an apical pulse reading utilizes auscultation with a stethoscope over the left chest
• pressure is applied when taking an apical pulse
• an apical pulse is counted for a longer period of time

Answer:

an apical pulse reading utilizes auscultation with a stethoscope over the left chest

Question 6: which of the following should NOT be done for a patient who has Sundowners syndrome?

• promote daytime exercise
• allow sleeping during the day
• darken the room when it is time to sleep
• give a therapeutic massage at night

Answer:

allow sleeping during the day Question 7: if you as a nursing aid fail to perform or incorrectly perform procedures that you were taught, for what could you potentially be sued?

• defamation
• malpractice
• neglect
• negligence

Answer:

negligence Question 8: your patient refuses to see certain visitors, is withdrawn, and shows signs of bruising. what should you do?

• mention this to the nurse
• try to get the patient to see the mentioned visitors
• report the suspected abuse according to facility policy
• talk to the patient about their fears

Answer:

Report the suspected abuse according to facility policy.

Question 9: what should you NEVER do if a patient insists on using the call light or bell whether or not they really need to?

• ignore the call light or bell if you are aware of this behavior
• tape gauze over the call button
• stop in as often as possible to talk to the patient
• make sure the items the patient will need are readily available

Answer:

ignore the call light or bell if you are aware of this behavior Question 10: if you have given a patient 4 ounces of juice, how should you report that on their chart?

• 4 ounces of juice
• half a cup of juice
• 60 mL or cc of juice
• 120 mL or cc of juice

Answer:

120 mL or cc of juice Question 11: you badger a patient into allowing you to give them a bath with the door open.what legally liable acts could you possibly be accused of?

• assault and battery
• abuse
• invasion of privacy
• assault, battery, invasion of privacy, and abuse

Answer:

assault, battery, invasion of privacy, and abuse